October 31.
One of your correspondents, R. B. Mackenzie, describes a ''problem''
in his reading of Proverbs 10:3 (October 23 and 29).
He is further concerned that The Herald in publishing this portion may
be insulting the intelligence of its readers and insulting the starving
peoples of Africa.
Not so. R. B. Mackenzie should read the Authorised Version of the
Bible at Proverbs 10:3.
There we find ''The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to
famish: but He casteth away the substance of the wicked.''
Much of the Book of Proverbs consists of verses with contrasting
statements. The contrast here is between a faith in God, growing even in
adversity, and man's faith in man leading to wickedness and loss.
Men's souls are fed by spiritual food, so there is no competition or
insult intended to those who so desperately search for food for their
body. Preaching a loving God to a starving man is perhaps difficult; it
is certainly cruel if unaccompanied by the resulting compassion and aid.
The problem of Proverbs 10:3, and indeed of the Bible, is whether we are
humble enough to allow God to feed us with His spiritual food.
The Herald is in no danger of insulting anyone by publishing the daily
quote from the Bible.
Alex Hall,
37 Findhorn Place,
Troon.
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